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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,994.88, 235,972.44 and 95,543.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,994.88, 235,972.44 and 95,543.44 is: 131,849.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,994.88 : 235,972.44 = 95,543.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,994.88/235,972.44 = 95,543.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,994.88x = 235,972.44 × 95,543.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,994.88x = 22,545,618,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545,618,662.79/170,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,849.67

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